Joshua Tree Guided Hike: Experience Local Expertise

Join our Joshua Tree guided hike and experience the expertise of a 22-year resident of the Mojave Desert. Discover the landscape, ecology, and local culture through a captivating narrative journey.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Joshua Tree National Park - After finalizing our meet up location and start time, we’ll start out on a Half-Day Hike that best matches your group’s interests, abilities, and objectives. We’ll focus on what is important to you or your group before you arrive so that I can design a customized route that exceeds your expectations. These hikes may be…
What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Convenient daypack
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities
  • National Park Entrance Fee
  • Sunhat
  • Sunblock
  • Hiking Shoes
  • Lunch
Additional Information

For 22 years, I’ve lived in the Mojave Desert, hiking more than 500 miles in Joshua Tree National Park each year. Through the years and over countless trails, I’ve developed a deep understanding of the landscape, ecological structures, and local customs. This knowledge, coupled with the narrative of the trail, turns into a story that I’m thrilled to…

Location
6573 Park Blvd
Park Boulevard
Joshua Tree National Park is about 800,000 acres which means there are many possible meeting locations, but we most often meet at 6573 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA. This location is right across the street from the Park's western Visitor Center (6554 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lisi_h
Apr 10, 2025
Our tour guide was super... - Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and took us on some really adventurous paths, my two kids loved it!
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Shanon_m
Mar 31, 2025
This was a wonderful... - This was a wonderful hike. Hollis was an excellent guide ensuring that she was able to tailor a hike to our interests and abilities. We learned a lot about local flora and fauna, the sensitive desert eco system and gained a deeper understanding of the park origins. Hollis was great and I would highly recommend her for your next hike in the park.
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Julie_b
Mar 23, 2025
Beautiful Desert Adventure - We had a great time with Hollis as our guide. She shared a wealth of information about the plants, animals and terrain of Joshua Tree National Park. She took us off the beaten path to see some amazing sites. We even got to experience snow in the Park. The guided hike was everything we hoped for and a very special way to celebrate a daughter's 30th birthday,
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664trinak
Mar 23, 2025
Absolutely fantastic - Hollis was an amazing guide. The whole experience from beginning to end was fantastic. She was able to gauge our ability and challenge us perfectly where we were able to thoroughly enjoy the hike and feel like we accomplished something special. Her knowledge of the area, geology and Botany was detailed and interesting. Loved her enthusiasm and passion it was infectious.Was an amazing day and a highlight of our trip.
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Jane_t
Mar 13, 2025
We met our guide early to... - We met our guide early to arrive at the trailhead before sunrise. That was our preference. We hiked for several hours, stopping often to look at plants and discuss geology. Our guide, Hollis, was very knowledgeable and knew how to explain complex topics clearly. It was good to take the tour early in our stay at Joshua Tree because we recognized various plants and rock formations when we later hiked on our own. Hollis gave us very useful information about trails we might like.
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Marie_w
Mar 11, 2025
Excellent Guided Hike ! - Our guide, Hollis was awesome. Great communication beforehand and excellent knowledge of all floral, fauna and geology in the park. We were challenged with a blustery cold day, so she kept us in protected areas for our hike. Enjoyed it !!
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Larry_m
Mar 9, 2025
Joshua Tree 25 - Sarah is great knows the area all the great sites & lots of knowledge made the day even in the light snow & high wind.
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Thomas_i
Mar 3, 2025
Hiking in Joshua Tree - Sarah was an unbelievable guide who was so great with our two eight year old girls. It was the highlight of their trip, our kiddos loved learning about Joshua Tree and how to protect that wonderful place!
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Barry_r
Feb 10, 2025
Hollis is an amazing... - Hollis is an amazing guide. so knowledgeable and she made the hike so interesting she also taught us how to climb over some of the rocks
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Navigator05058683225
Jan 15, 2025
Great Tour - This tour was so good. Learned a lot about Joshua Tree NP and what is growing and living in the park. The tour was created just for us with hiking and driving being just what was right for us. Our tour guide (Hollis) was super knowledgeable. Well worth the money.
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From $97
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).